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Rafiq Bhatia
Experimental / Jazz / Crunk

www.rafiqbhatia.com



OBERLIN/NEW YORK/RALEIGH, Ohio
United States

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Last Login:  11/16/2009
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Member Since11/13/2006
Band Websitewww.rafiqbhatia.com
Band Memberscurrent projects:

The Rafiq Bhatia Collective:
my main working ensemble, which features a rotating lineup including Jackson Hill (bass), Alex Ritz (drums), and others.

The Billy Hart Laboratory:
Legendary drummer Billy Hart's research & development trio

Chrysalis:
A new band that I am co-leading with trombonist/composer Corey King, also featuring Logan Ricahrdson (alto saxophone), Kyle Wilson (tenor saxophone), Jackson Hill (bass), and Tommy Crane (drums).

Nina Moffitt Quintet:
Vocalist Nina Moffitt's flagship ensemble, also featuring Kyle Wilson (saxophone), Jackson Hill (bass), and Kassa Overall (drums).

about the music:

Once (Bhatia) is a composition that I wrote as a prequel to the song "Again" by Bill Frisell. Recorded in April 2009, it features Jackson Hill (bass) and Alex Ritz (drums).

Endogenous Oscillators (Bhatia) and Annihilator Gators (Bhatia) are selections from my junior recital, which was recorded live at the Cat in the Cream in Oberlin, OH in April, 2009. Featured are Noah Bernstein-Hanley (alto saxophone), Miller Tinkerhess (trumpet), Chris Pattishall (piano), Jackson Hill (bass), and Alex Ritz (drums).

All the Things You Are (Hammerstein/Kern), a duet with the great Billy Hart on drums, is a selection from my sophomore recital, which was recorded live at the Feve in Oberlin, OH in May of 2008.

Open Spaces; Open Minds (Bhatia) was recorded live at Cornelia Street Cafe in New York, NY with ChrysalisCorey King (trombone), Logan Ricahrdson (alto saxophone), Kyle Wilson (tenor saxophone), Jackson Hill (bass), and Tommy Crane (drums)

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 10 2009 8:00P
Jackson Hill’s Senior Recital @ The Cat in the Cream Oberlin, Ohio
Nov 22 2009 9:30P
Feveband feat. Aakash Mittal @ The Feve Bar Oberlin, Ohio
Dec 6 2009 9:30P
The Feve Bar Oberlin, Ohio
Dec 8 2009 10:00P
Bhatia.Hill.Vaughn with Slicnaton and Mahlon Hoard @ The Cat in the Cream !!! Oberlin, Ohio
Jan 12 2010 1:00P
Rafiq Bhatia Collective Workshop @ Creative High School Music Brookline, Massachusetts
Jan 12 2010 8:00P
Rafiq Bhatia Collective Concert @ Creative High School Music Brookline, Massachusetts
Jan 13 2010 8:00P
Rafiq Bhatia Collective @ Outpost 186 Cambridge, Massachusetts

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   About Rafiq Bhatia
"A contemporary mind with the true potential of the future, Rafiq Bhatia is definitely an artist to look forward to hearing." —Billy Hart, legendary jazz drummer

I am a 22-year-old guitarist/composer originally from Raleigh, NC. I am currently enrolled at Oberlin College, studying economics, cognitive science, mathematics, and decision-making.

You can find out more about me by visiting my website. At the moment, I am appearing regularly with my group, The Rafiq Bhatia Collective. I’m also co-leading a new group called Chrysalis with trombonist/composer Corey King, which also features Logan Richardson: alto saxophone, Kyle Wilson: tenor saxophone, Jackson Hill: bass, and Tommy Crane: drums. Lately, I've been given the additional honor of playing with legendary drummer Billy Hart in a new trio, The Billy Hart Laboratory. Additionally, my Oberlin-based trio, which includes Jackson Hill: bass, and Austin Vaughn: drums, holds an artist-in-residence position at The Feve Bar in Oberlin, OH.

I am currently the editor-at-large for the blog of the New York-based creative music label Pi Recordings.

You can catch me most Sunday evenings on the guitar/loops and samples/other things at The Feve Bar in Oberlin, or at other times in other places in other parts of the world. You can find out about these other performances by visiting this page from time to time. Thanks for looking me up! Check back soon for new music, musings, etc.

Rafiq Bhatia uses Artinger Guitars and Swart Amplifers.


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 Noah Bernstein 


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 Q 


 LOGAN RICHARDSON 


 Chris Pattishall 


 Kass Wizzle 


 Annuals 


 Tommy Crane 


 Paul Samuels 


 Austin Vaughn 


 William Darity 


 Lynn 


 Ben Stepner 


 Bill Frisell 


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 Miller Tinkerhess 


 Lawrence 


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Fibenare Guitars Co.

Fibenare Guitars Co.



Oct 17 2009 10:45 PM

hello there,

thank you for accepting our friend request,
we really appreciate it!



greetings,
Fibenare Guitars Co.
Peter Manheim

Peter Manheim



Jun 25 2009 7:27 AM

I really enjoyed listening to your new track--really great vibe, hows your summer been going?
Noah Bernstein

Noah Bernstein



Jun 10 2009 8:02 PM

Noah Bernstein

Noah Bernstein



Jun 10 2009 7:41 PM

I'm dying man.  So CHURCH! 
Chris Pattishall

Chris Pattishall



Jun 9 2009 1:15 PM

hahaha...dude those 128th notes were so soulful! I want that sound though, I'll put it on my keytar...hope you're doing well man, look forward to playing soon
Rick Stone

Rick Stone



May 19 2009 2:14 AM



Matt Meade

Matt Meade



May 14 2009 3:46 PM

its not work, its fun. I will be in berlin for a few months so shout at me in late july or august

Matt Meade

Matt Meade



May 14 2009 2:05 PM

Hey doggy style good to hear you jazzinn it up... sorry i missed your last gig, i had one myself... every time you have played here, i have had something the same night... but i just listened to your shit, it sounds nice... i like the distortion baby baby. call me when your here next its been to long.
Noah Bernstein

Noah Bernstein



Mar 2 2009 7:25 PM

Got a few new tracks up if you find yourself with a spare 8 minutes to kilt. Can't wait for April. We kilt it together...
Tim McKay

Tim McKay



Feb 2 2009 11:32 PM

I'm still laughing about you calling Yo Yo Ma Yobert
Austin Vaughn

Austin Vaughn



Jan 26 2009 5:02 PM

Had a big family get together the other day...

BoJangles Jumbo Tailgate

The whole fam got the tase.
Noah Bernstein

Noah Bernstein



Oct 4 2008 11:45 PM

Andrew Hill. You better kill that shit. And then send me the recording.
Renaissance Dell'Arte

Renaissance Dell'Arte



Aug 28 2008 6:48 PM

Thanks for connection.
Keep up the great music.
Kiss
Renaissance Dell'Arte
Ben Stepner

Ben Stepner



Jul 22 2008 8:41 PM

hey man, unfortunately the trip got cancelled...the government wont let them open a club and school in the same building. so im just chilling in newton.
hows your summer?
Noah Bernstein

Noah Bernstein



Jul 10 2008 10:03 PM

Rafiq man these tracks are KILLIN me! Why you gotta be so far away. From me. You kilt All The Things. Iz dead. Bring the shit this weekend. Break legs.
misja fitzGerald Michel

misja fitzGerald Michel



Jun 2 2008 9:41 AM

hi rafiq great to hear from you thanks for your kind words glad you enjoyed the music ..great versions of all the things and the ornette wru with mr hart ..sounds terrific!!!a shame you're not coming back here ..i'll let you know if i'll be coming sometime in the states maybe in the fall ...keep in touch and the groove peace misja
Jon Crowley

Jon Crowley



May 7 2008 3:59 PM

hey man, diggin' the track. lookin' forward to hearin' more from you soon. I think I learned more about music in that one semester we did with pietro than I have in my whole life; hopefully you and I will have the opportunity to play again in the future.
Ben Stepner

Ben Stepner



Apr 27 2008 2:27 AM

hey man.
ima try to finish it this summer.
new poetic children

new poetic children



Mar 26 2008 4:47 PM

Dear Rafiq, i can tell ypou are gonna be great, all the best.
mikel
Nick Millevoi

Nick Millevoi



Mar 11 2008 7:14 PM

Hey man - your stuff sounds great. Hope to run into you (not with a car).
Kevin McHugh

Kevin McHugh



Mar 5 2008 12:16 PM

ahhhh...very nice! i am assuming the west coast shall win and you'll move here upon absolution of past midwest sins. hope to hear and see your hotzzzz soon

kevin
Douglas Bradford

Douglas Bradford



Feb 12 2008 6:19 AM

hey man, good running into you at the tea lounge! we should play next time your in town.
Amir ElSaffar’s Two Rivers

Amir ElSaffar’s Two Rivers



Jan 18 2008 5:32 PM

You sound beautiful, Rafiq! Thank you for the add, and I wish you luck in all you're doing, musical and otherwise.
Amir
Noah Bernstein

Noah Bernstein



Dec 24 2007 7:52 AM

Yo yo,

hope the year's finishing up well for you my friend. Just here out west, trying to figure out what I'm doing out west, ya know... I lost my cell a few weeks ago. Just got a new one, same number. Call so I can get your digits again and we can catch up. Peace!
Ki Allen

Ki Allen



Nov 16 2007 12:40 AM

Hi Rafiq,
Thank you for the add. I really enjoyed your music. Awesome.
Many Blessing and success,
Ki
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